Riverland Enduro 2025 – Know before you tow
Wednesday 9 July 2025
As thousands of motorsport fans prepare for the ARB Waikerie Hotel Riverland Enduro from 11 – 13 July, Primary Industries and Regions SA (PIRSA) is urging all visitors and local competitors to help protect the region by leaving fresh fruit and fruiting vegetables behind.
Waikerie and surrounding areas remain under fruit fly quarantine restrictions due to ongoing Queensland fruit fly outbreaks, and increased travel into the region raises the risk of the pest spreading further.
“Events like the Riverland Enduro bring great energy to the region, which we are really pleased to see,” said Jason Size, General Manager of the Fruit Fly Response Program.
“But more movement means more opportunity for fruit fly to hitch a ride – especially when people unknowingly bring in restricted produce.”
Mr Size thanked Riverland residents in affected areas for their continued cooperation, as PIRSA teams carry out baiting, trap checks, fruit removal and property inspections across the region.
“Please do the right thing – whether you’re a local competitor, or travelling from interstate in a campervan, trailer or pop-up,” Mr Size said.
“Leave your fruit at home, check your vehicle and food supplies, and use the quarantine bins provided at entry points. Keeping the Riverland fruit fly free is a team effort and every action counts, no matter how small.”
What you need to know
The event at New Well Centre Road and Meissner Road, New Well is in a green area, but is bounded by Swan Reach, Waikerie, Loxton and Renmark red outbreak areas and yellow suspension areas.
If you're a local
If you live in a red outbreak or yellow suspension area, don’t bring homegrown produce to the event, even if it’s just a short drive. Produce must be treated or processed appropriately.
Find out what’s allowed here → fruitfly.sa.gov.au
If you're a visitor or competitor
Bringing homegrown restricted produce into the Riverland is not permitted. These must be surrendered at quarantine stations or disposed of before entering the region. For fresh produce, please buy from local retailers.
“It only takes one piece of infested fruit to trigger a new outbreak,” Mr Size said. “Following the rules protects growers, local jobs, and our export markets.”
Know before you tow
- Leave fruit and fruiting vegetables behind
- Check your vehicle, camper trailer, esky, and food storage
- Use the quarantine bins at regional entry points
- Tell your crew and travel mates.
For the latest updates on restrictions, outbreak zones, and what you can bring, visit fruitfly.sa.gov.au or call the 24-Hour Fruit Fly Hotline on 1300 666 010.
Fruit fly detections – 6 April to 29 June 2025:
- No flies were detected in 22 of the 56 Riverland outbreak areas.
- Flies were detected in 34 of the 56 Riverland outbreak areas.
Outbreak end dates
- Riverland: 23 December 2025
- Ceduna: 11 November 2025
- Glynde: 06 December 2025
- Salisbury North: 06 December 2025
Contact
For more information about fruit fly, self-baiting, or the latest outbreak advice, visit fruitfly.sa.gov.au or call the 24-Hour Fruit Fly Hotline on 1300 666 010.
PIRSA Family and Business (FaB) mentors are available to support Riverland residents through this challenging time. FaB mentors are available for a free, informal, confidential, and independent conversation in person or over the phone.
Riverland and Murraylands FaB mentors include Robyn Cain (0411 633 085), John Chase (0419 848 672), and Brent Fletcher (0439 409 430). Learn more at pir.sa.gov.au/fabs or call the FaB mentors directly.